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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.53, 789.29 and 318.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.53, 789.29 and 318.53 is: 476.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.53 : 789.29 = 318.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.53/789.29 = 318.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.53x = 789.29 × 318.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.53x = 251,410.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,410.27/527.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.58

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